Tinker
People who keep lying
only seems to be lying to themselves because everyone that they are
lying to knows that they are lying. People know when another person is
lying because unfortunately people have a long history of hearing other
people lie.What is that quote from Groucho Marx: "Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?"
That truism just leaves me with no illusions that what I write now today will of course fail to matter at all to the American people very real world that you and I live in.
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lying
If you engage in lying, you're fabricating, prevaricating, or speaking falsely. You are deliberately deviating from the truth.
If lying is the act of telling a lie, then "lying through your teeth" is the act of telling a bold lie, even if you know your listener will immediately know you're lying. Descended from a line in a Marx Brothers film, "Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?" is spoken (ironically) by someone who's been caught lying and, instead of admitting it, says the evidence is wrong, as well as the person who's looking right at it.
If lying is the act of telling a lie, then "lying through your teeth" is the act of telling a bold lie, even if you know your listener will immediately know you're lying. Descended from a line in a Marx Brothers film, "Who you gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?" is spoken (ironically) by someone who's been caught lying and, instead of admitting it, says the evidence is wrong, as well as the person who's looking right at it.
DEFINITIONS OF: lying
1
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
- Synonyms:
- fabrication, prevarication
- Type of:
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falsification, misrepresentation
a willful perversion of facts
Joy in South Africa because Nelson Mandela is now with God
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The Joy Of Christmas
Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ:
Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ:
Tinker:
Think of the great comfort Jesus Christ brought to the very harsh life of the people who were being pushed around by the cruel taskmaster back then. That Jesus Christ brought forgiveness to the people, that God was a merciful and kind God.
Before Jesus, that was not so.
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Oh, Bam! President's approval rating plummets to 38 per cent overall, just 34 per cent on health care and 40 per cent on Iran
- Obama's support among young voters has disappeared, with 49 per cent now saying they disapprove of his job performance
- Hispanics' historic preference for the president shows signs of evaporating, with 43 per cent opposing him
- 52 per cent of the voting public now says Obama is not 'honest and trustworthy' and 51 per cent say he lacks 'strong leadership qualities'
- Americans who want Republicans to control both houses of Congress now outnumber those who fear one-party control
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“He sided with the President, essentially, in making sure Obamacare became law while Cruz did everything possible to stop it.”
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Tinker:
A new beginning for another time with a greater spirit, the old is gone so now we start over again. The big LSU linemen will move quicker exploding with more strength. Or they will not play. This LSU tiger football team will be more efficient and smarter.
Tinker:
A new beginning for another time with a greater spirit, the old is gone so now we start over again. The big LSU linemen will move quicker exploding with more strength. Or they will not play. This LSU tiger football team will be more efficient and smarter.
They have the ability all they need to do is work harder for their dreams, so let's forget about last year's losses and go fight your way to Victory together. The Outback Bowl is in Tamper Bay Florida, 1:00 PM Jan 1st 2014...Geaux Tigers!!!
P.S. Hide Cam Cameron from Texas!
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Cunningham: "Shocked" if Mack Brown Report is True
Texas coach Mack Brown is expected to resign by the end of the week, according to a source.
Mack Brown reportedly will step down as Texas coach. How would you rate his tenure? Is Nick Saban next? Vote! »
"I know Mack, he's friend, this is his decision, but he wants to tell
his players and staff and not read it on the Internet," the source told
ESPN. "That's why he reacted strongly to the [Orangebloods.com] report.
"I'd be real surprised if it hasn't happened by Friday night with the [Texas] football banquet. I think it will be taken care of. It wouldn't drag on much longer."
Orangebloods.com first reported Tuesday afternoon Brown would step down after 16 years as the Longhorns' coach.
Later Tuesday, Brown texted the website Horns247: "I haven't seen [the] article. I'm in Florida recruiting. If I had decided to step down, I sure wouldn't be killing myself down here. I have not decided to step down."
A source said, though, discussions have been ongoing with Brown, Texas president Bill Powers and Brown's agent, Joe Jamail.
"The talks were very friendly and the conclusion was Mack would step down in the next couple of days," the source told ESPN.
However, the source said Jamail is participating in a trial in Beaumont, Texas, which has slowed the process, and there are a "lot of logistics" to work out. "Such as when he leaves, what his role will be," the source said. "A myriad of things that have to be worked out."
The source reiterated Brown would not be coaching at Texas in 2014.
"By the end of the week, that will be the outcome," the source told ESPN. "That will happen. It's a shame after 16 years he's not able to do it on his own with dignity and grace."
Another source told ESPN's Joe Schad that Brown has had active discussions with Texas officials about his intention to resign and there is a good chance it will become official later this week.
In a statement, athletics director Steve Patterson said: "We continue to discuss the future of Texas Football. Mack Brown has not resigned. And, no decisions have been made."
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Nick Saban has lead the Crimson Tide to three national championships. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
The University of Alabama is in talks with Nick Saban about a
contract extension that would pay the coach around $7 million a year,
according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt.
Rumors that Saban would consider leaving Alabama if the University of Texas job became available have floated throughout the 2013 season, intensifying with stories of Mack Brown’s imminent departure from the program surfacing on Tuesday.
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Sources: Mack Brown set to resign
Updated: December 10, 2013, 9:03 PM ET
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Brett McMurphy | ESPN.com
Sources: Mack Brown Set To Resign
ESPN
college football insider Brett McMurphy breaks down the latest on Texas
football coach Mack Brown, who is reportedly set to resign from his
position by the end of the week.Tags: Mack Brown, Nick Saban, Brett McMurphy, Steve Patterson
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Cunningham: "Shocked" if Mack Brown Report is TrueTexas coach Mack Brown is expected to resign by the end of the week, according to a source.
SportsNation: End of Mack Brown era?
Mack Brown reportedly will step down as Texas coach. How would you rate his tenure? Is Nick Saban next? Vote! »"I'd be real surprised if it hasn't happened by Friday night with the [Texas] football banquet. I think it will be taken care of. It wouldn't drag on much longer."
Orangebloods.com first reported Tuesday afternoon Brown would step down after 16 years as the Longhorns' coach.
Later Tuesday, Brown texted the website Horns247: "I haven't seen [the] article. I'm in Florida recruiting. If I had decided to step down, I sure wouldn't be killing myself down here. I have not decided to step down."
AP Photo/Eric GayAccording to sources, Mack Brown is expected to resign by the end of the week after 16 years as Texas Longhorns coach.
"The talks were very friendly and the conclusion was Mack would step down in the next couple of days," the source told ESPN.
However, the source said Jamail is participating in a trial in Beaumont, Texas, which has slowed the process, and there are a "lot of logistics" to work out. "Such as when he leaves, what his role will be," the source said. "A myriad of things that have to be worked out."
The source reiterated Brown would not be coaching at Texas in 2014.
"By the end of the week, that will be the outcome," the source told ESPN. "That will happen. It's a shame after 16 years he's not able to do it on his own with dignity and grace."
Another source told ESPN's Joe Schad that Brown has had active discussions with Texas officials about his intention to resign and there is a good chance it will become official later this week.
In a statement, athletics director Steve Patterson said: "We continue to discuss the future of Texas Football. Mack Brown has not resigned. And, no decisions have been made."
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Nick Saban, Alabama negotiating contract extension
Nick Saban has lead the Crimson Tide to three national championships. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)Rumors that Saban would consider leaving Alabama if the University of Texas job became available have floated throughout the 2013 season, intensifying with stories of Mack Brown’s imminent departure from the program surfacing on Tuesday.
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Lohikaarme
Bama should throw in another (bigger) statue to sweeten the pot.
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I
just spoke to my friend Nick and he wanted me to tell all of you that
he feels very fortunate for himself that Mack is on the hot seat right
now, so he can leverage the potential to move and get a bigger deal.
It's especially nice when Nick just missed the national title game
again. He also wants you all to know that in spite of the many moves in
the past, he really does not like moving. It's getting old.
Oh, and he likes Mack, so if this all works out and Mack stays, everybody wins. Of course, it's like when they played for the NC, it really didn't matter how much he liked Mack.
LikeReplyOh, and he likes Mack, so if this all works out and Mack stays, everybody wins. Of course, it's like when they played for the NC, it really didn't matter how much he liked Mack.
And
the extension will last up to and until Texas comes a calling. Remember
how Lou Holtz had that 'Notre Dame' clause in his contract with
Minnesota? Lou may have a 'Texas' clause in his contract with Alabama.
Anything is possible.
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Nick
Saban can leave at anytime and to anywhere, that has always been part
of the package Bama gave him, which was basically the keys to the entire
program. And is the reason Forbes immediately came out with Saban on
the front coverage with the headline "The most powerful man in sports"
Coach Saban, a control master, would go nuts dealing with outspoken Texas boosters who believe they have a say in things due to money. That is not an issue at Bama. We suffered so much from 96-2006 that we treated coach Saban like a God.
LikeReplyCoach Saban, a control master, would go nuts dealing with outspoken Texas boosters who believe they have a say in things due to money. That is not an issue at Bama. We suffered so much from 96-2006 that we treated coach Saban like a God.
If
Saban can get bama to pony up $7,000,000/year or more then more power
to him. But what I struggle with is when he is already the highest paid
coach in college football and Terry Saban comes out and makes the
comment that there is a lack of appreciation by the bama fans for the
success of the program. Now, if the Saban's were people who modeled
appreciation for the folks at Michigan State, LSU, and Miami then
perhaps she and Mr. Saban would have a valid point and the bama fans
would be wise to sit up and pay attention.
I don't think there is one iota of a lack of appreciation by the bama fans. Now maybe the Saban's did show their appreciation to the above programs, but if that is the case why are they so disliked there? I suspect it is more of a case where they are now feeling some of what they gave to others and they are finding it doesn't feel very pleasant. So maybe this is a case of what goes around comes around and the folks above are saying deal with it because that's what they've been told to do. Is the new definition of appreciation now a $2,000,000/year raise, even when you are already at the pinnacle of salary among your peers?
LikeReplyI don't think there is one iota of a lack of appreciation by the bama fans. Now maybe the Saban's did show their appreciation to the above programs, but if that is the case why are they so disliked there? I suspect it is more of a case where they are now feeling some of what they gave to others and they are finding it doesn't feel very pleasant. So maybe this is a case of what goes around comes around and the folks above are saying deal with it because that's what they've been told to do. Is the new definition of appreciation now a $2,000,000/year raise, even when you are already at the pinnacle of salary among your peers?
Saban
will accept the Texas job right after he accepts the Redskins offer,
but before he accepts the Titans job, after he accepts the Yankees
job-baseball, who knew. The only thing more intriguing than Nick Saban.
Rumors about Nick Saban. Lord Have Mercy!
And just the other day he was reported to have purchased a house in Austin Texas.
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Alabama coach Nick Saban has had a contract extension on his desk since Friday, sources tell ESPN's Paul Finebaum, and the longer it goes unsigned, the more uncomfortable Alabama officials grow.
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Saban signed an extension in March, but university officials,
concerned about the reported imminent resignation of Mack Brown at Texas
and rumors concerning the Longhorns, offered another extension. Saban
has had it since Friday and has not responded, and Alabama officials are
getting nervous about the lack of response.
Saban currently is on the road recruiting for Alabama.
In March, Saban received a raise and contract extension worth $5.62 million a year. At the time, he said it represented his intention to finish his career in Tuscaloosa.
"From my standpoint, the acceptance of this extension represents our commitment ... to the University of Alabama for the rest of our career," Saban said. "We made that decision after the season when other people were interested."
That deal runs through Jan. 31, 2020.
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Alabama coach Nick Saban has had a contract extension on his desk since Friday, sources tell ESPN's Paul Finebaum, and the longer it goes unsigned, the more uncomfortable Alabama officials grow.
More on Alabama
For full coverage of the Tide, check out the Alabama blog, part of ESPN's College Football Nation. BlogMore:
• Alabama's clubhouse page
• ESPN.com's SEC blog
Saban currently is on the road recruiting for Alabama.
In March, Saban received a raise and contract extension worth $5.62 million a year. At the time, he said it represented his intention to finish his career in Tuscaloosa.
"From my standpoint, the acceptance of this extension represents our commitment ... to the University of Alabama for the rest of our career," Saban said. "We made that decision after the season when other people were interested."
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LSU Football - Geaux Tigers!!!
| Tuesday, December 10, 2013 | |
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| Times Picayune | Notes: With Anthony Jennings starting, who's No. 2 on the LSU QB depth chart? |
| Times Picayune | At the Outback Bowl, LSU needs a good day, mate |
| Hawk Central | Ferentz recalls tough LSU QB who took reins vs. Iowa in 2005 |
| LSU Sports | Outback Bowl tickets on sale now |
| ESPN 104.5 | .mp3 Audio (11 min): Ben Love breaks down LSU's game with Iowa |
| ESPN 104.5 | .mp3 Audio (14 min, 56 sec): Lee Feinswog on LSU to the Outback Bowl |
| ESPN 104.5 | .mp3 Audio (11 min): Shea Dixon on latest LSU football recruiting news |
| Sioux City Journal | Hawkeyes prepare for different LSU QB |
| The Advocate | Bowl Chatter: What's going on in Iowa? |
| College Football News | Cavalcade of Whimsy: The end of the BCS | Part 2 |
| College Football News | 35 bowl observations & fun facts |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2013 | |
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| The Advocate | Future QB competition already starting at LSU |
| The Advocate | John Ehret's Darrel Williams commits to LSU (updated 12/10, 10:30 p.m.) |
| Times Picayune | Ehret running back Darrel Williams commits to LSU |
| Associated Press | Auburn bettors sitting pretty at 1,000-1 odds |
Tiger Rag ... Cam Cameron has a new home at LSU with an old friend
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Tale of the tape: LSU-Iowa
December, 10, 2013
By
David Ching | ESPN.comThese programs gave us one of the most memorable finishes in bowl
history nine years ago, and now they return to sunny Florida on New
Year's Day for the Outback Bowl. Let's take a closer look at the matchup
between No. 16 LSU (9-3) and Iowa (8-4) when they meet at 1 p.m. at
Tampa's Raymond James Stadium.
Who's under center?:
This was something of a question for both teams before their coaches
cleared it up in the last few days. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Jake Rudock
should be “absolutely fine” to play against LSU after leaving the
regular-season finale against Nebraska with a right knee injury.
Meanwhile, LSU's Les Miles said freshman Anthony Jennings will take over for the injured Zach Mettenberger
as the Tigers' starter. Mettenberger suffered a season-ending knee
injury in the finale against Arkansas, but Jennings came on to complete
the Tigers' comeback, hitting Travin Dural with the game-winning, 49-yard touchdown pass with 1:15 to play.
When last we met: Iowa fans will never forget how the 2005 Capital One Bowl ended, when Drew Tate hit little-used receiver Warren Holloway with a 56-yard touchdown pass to beat LSU as time expired. That 30-25 loss marked an ugly end to Nick Saban's LSU tenure, as he left to coach the Miami Dolphins immediately afterward. Within hours of the game's end, Miles was named as Saban's successor.
What's at stake: Not much, really. Fresh off an awful 4-8 record in 2012, Iowa started the season with a loss to Northern Illinois. But it's certainly possible that Ferentz's Hawkeyes can finish the season as a ranked team if they beat LSU. Meanwhile, the Tigers have already bid farewell to Mettenberger and could be featuring some of their top draft-eligible skill players for the final time as well. A win in the bowl would give LSU its fourth straight season with at least 10 wins, a school record.
Hit the ground running: It would not be a surprise to see this become a run-heavy game. Without Mettenberger -- who was one of the nation's most effective passers -- LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron might opt to lean heavily on Jeremy Hill (1,185 rushing yards, 14 TDs) and Terrence Magee (614-8) against the Hawkeyes. The problem there is that Iowa's defense is no pushover. The Hawkeyes rank seventh nationally in total defense (303.2 ypg) and are 17th against the run (120.8 ypg). On the other hand, all Iowa wants to do is run. The bruising Mark Weisman (937-7) and slippery duo of Damon Bullock (467-1) and Jordan Canzeri (451-2) take most of the carries for Iowa, which ranks 41st nationally in rushing (188.6 ypg).
Back to the Outback: This will be LSU's second visit to the Outback (formerly Hall of Fame) Bowl, having last played in Tampa at the end of the 1988 season when it lost 23-10 to Syracuse. Iowa has played an SEC club in this bowl three times in the previous 11 seasons, beating Florida 37-17 in 2003, losing 31-24 to the Gators in 2005 and blasting South Carolina 31-10 in 2008.
Best wins: It didn't seem like much at the time, but LSU was the only team to beat No. 2 Auburn, jumping out to a 21-0 lead and winning 35-21 on Sept. 21. LSU also posted a memorable 34-10 victory over Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M near the end of the season. Iowa closed with a three-game winning streak to secure its first winning record (5-3) in league play since 2009. That run included a 24-21 win over Michigan and a decisive 38-17 victory at Nebraska to conclude the season.
Worst losses: Iowa's four losses are all respectable, particularly since three of the teams that beat the Hawkeyes -- Northern Illinois, Ohio State and Michigan State -- finished with 12-1 records, and the other was to 9-3 Wisconsin. LSU's worst loss was certainly its 27-24 defeat against Ole Miss, although the 38-17 loss at Alabama also felt like a low point.
Offensive stars: He doesn't generate as many headlines as Rudock or the running backs, but All-Big Ten left tackle Brandon Scherff
certainly ranks among Iowa's most valuable players. Scherff announced
on Monday that he will return for his senior season. Receivers Odell Beckham Jr. (57 catches, 1,117 yards, 8 TDs) and Jarvis Landry (75-1,172, 10 TDs) will both go down as two of the most dangerous wideouts in LSU history.
Defensive stars: All-Big Ten linebackers Anthony Hitchens (102 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss) and James Morris (98 tackles, 14.5 TFLs) are the headliners for Iowa's stingy defense along with defensive back B.J. Lowery (55 tackles, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups). Linebacker Lamin Barrow leads LSU's defense with 86 tackles, while defensive linemen Anthony Johnson (32 tackles, 7 TFLs) and Ego Ferguson (58 tackles, 3.5 TFLs) lead the defensive front and safety Craig Loston (51 tackles, two interceptions) and cornerback Jalen Mills (61 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions) anchor the back end of the defense.
X-factor: Even if both teams run and run some more, quarterback play could be the determining factor. Jennings will surely need to get the ball to Beckham, Landry and company -- and do so without many costly turnovers -- to force the Hawkeyes to respect the pass. And Rudock will have to prove he can get the job done against a strong opponent. In Iowa's eight wins, he hit 64 percent of his passes for 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. But in the Hawkeyes' four losses -- against the only four ranked teams on their schedule -- he completed 55 percent of his passes for seven touchdowns and six picks.
Who's under center?:
This was something of a question for both teams before their coaches
cleared it up in the last few days. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said Jake Rudock
should be “absolutely fine” to play against LSU after leaving the
regular-season finale against Nebraska with a right knee injury.
Meanwhile, LSU's Les Miles said freshman Anthony Jennings will take over for the injured Zach Mettenberger
as the Tigers' starter. Mettenberger suffered a season-ending knee
injury in the finale against Arkansas, but Jennings came on to complete
the Tigers' comeback, hitting Travin Dural with the game-winning, 49-yard touchdown pass with 1:15 to play.
When last we met: Iowa fans will never forget how the 2005 Capital One Bowl ended, when Drew Tate hit little-used receiver Warren Holloway with a 56-yard touchdown pass to beat LSU as time expired. That 30-25 loss marked an ugly end to Nick Saban's LSU tenure, as he left to coach the Miami Dolphins immediately afterward. Within hours of the game's end, Miles was named as Saban's successor.
What's at stake: Not much, really. Fresh off an awful 4-8 record in 2012, Iowa started the season with a loss to Northern Illinois. But it's certainly possible that Ferentz's Hawkeyes can finish the season as a ranked team if they beat LSU. Meanwhile, the Tigers have already bid farewell to Mettenberger and could be featuring some of their top draft-eligible skill players for the final time as well. A win in the bowl would give LSU its fourth straight season with at least 10 wins, a school record.
Hit the ground running: It would not be a surprise to see this become a run-heavy game. Without Mettenberger -- who was one of the nation's most effective passers -- LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron might opt to lean heavily on Jeremy Hill (1,185 rushing yards, 14 TDs) and Terrence Magee (614-8) against the Hawkeyes. The problem there is that Iowa's defense is no pushover. The Hawkeyes rank seventh nationally in total defense (303.2 ypg) and are 17th against the run (120.8 ypg). On the other hand, all Iowa wants to do is run. The bruising Mark Weisman (937-7) and slippery duo of Damon Bullock (467-1) and Jordan Canzeri (451-2) take most of the carries for Iowa, which ranks 41st nationally in rushing (188.6 ypg).
Back to the Outback: This will be LSU's second visit to the Outback (formerly Hall of Fame) Bowl, having last played in Tampa at the end of the 1988 season when it lost 23-10 to Syracuse. Iowa has played an SEC club in this bowl three times in the previous 11 seasons, beating Florida 37-17 in 2003, losing 31-24 to the Gators in 2005 and blasting South Carolina 31-10 in 2008.
Best wins: It didn't seem like much at the time, but LSU was the only team to beat No. 2 Auburn, jumping out to a 21-0 lead and winning 35-21 on Sept. 21. LSU also posted a memorable 34-10 victory over Johnny Manziel and Texas A&M near the end of the season. Iowa closed with a three-game winning streak to secure its first winning record (5-3) in league play since 2009. That run included a 24-21 win over Michigan and a decisive 38-17 victory at Nebraska to conclude the season.
Worst losses: Iowa's four losses are all respectable, particularly since three of the teams that beat the Hawkeyes -- Northern Illinois, Ohio State and Michigan State -- finished with 12-1 records, and the other was to 9-3 Wisconsin. LSU's worst loss was certainly its 27-24 defeat against Ole Miss, although the 38-17 loss at Alabama also felt like a low point.
Andrew Weber/USA TODAY SportsWith LSU's Zach Mettenberger out with a knee injury, Iowa has the edge at QB with Jake Rudock.
Defensive stars: All-Big Ten linebackers Anthony Hitchens (102 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss) and James Morris (98 tackles, 14.5 TFLs) are the headliners for Iowa's stingy defense along with defensive back B.J. Lowery (55 tackles, three interceptions, 16 pass breakups). Linebacker Lamin Barrow leads LSU's defense with 86 tackles, while defensive linemen Anthony Johnson (32 tackles, 7 TFLs) and Ego Ferguson (58 tackles, 3.5 TFLs) lead the defensive front and safety Craig Loston (51 tackles, two interceptions) and cornerback Jalen Mills (61 tackles, three sacks, three interceptions) anchor the back end of the defense.
X-factor: Even if both teams run and run some more, quarterback play could be the determining factor. Jennings will surely need to get the ball to Beckham, Landry and company -- and do so without many costly turnovers -- to force the Hawkeyes to respect the pass. And Rudock will have to prove he can get the job done against a strong opponent. In Iowa's eight wins, he hit 64 percent of his passes for 11 touchdowns and six interceptions. But in the Hawkeyes' four losses -- against the only four ranked teams on their schedule -- he completed 55 percent of his passes for seven touchdowns and six picks.
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Victory
is at stake! What else? I would like for the LSU coaching staff to
really get serious about working the LSU lineman into coming off the line
of scrimmage with a lot more explosive strengths. In this Tamper Bay
Outback Bowl against Iowa.
Get the LSU football team playing with much better efficiency, and less penalties. That lack of the big LSU lineman moving into blocking the LSU opponents out of the way better, was my most disappointing part of this 2013 LSU fighting tiger football team. A Big still stone statue dressed in shoulder pads doesn't get it done on a football field. Make the LSU lineman move quicker coach?
Get the LSU football team playing with much better efficiency, and less penalties. That lack of the big LSU lineman moving into blocking the LSU opponents out of the way better, was my most disappointing part of this 2013 LSU fighting tiger football team. A Big still stone statue dressed in shoulder pads doesn't get it done on a football field. Make the LSU lineman move quicker coach?
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